Where will Asia Cup 2025 be played?, Asia Cup 2025 Teams and Format

There is good news for fans eagerly waiting for the India vs Pakistan cricket match. Both teams may be placed in the same group in the Cricket Asia Cup 2025. Sources told India Today that Team India and Pakistan cricket team may be placed in the same group. BCCI officials virtually participated in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting held in Dhaka on Thursday.

Sources India Today BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, Asian Cricket Council president and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi will meet in a few days to finalise the venues and schedule of matches in the tournament.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia while speaking to CNN News18 said, An announcement will be made in a few days regarding the Cricket Asia Cup. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla ji attended the ICC meeting, he will inform the other members.

Where will Asia Cup 2025 be played?

News18 quoted a source as saying that the Asia Cup will be hosted by the UAE. The source said, The BCCI will host the Asia Cup in the UAE. The Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai. The schedule is still under discussion.

India and Pakistan Match

After the Pahalgam attack, tension between India and Pakistan had increased, due to which the Asia Cup was in trouble. Earlier there was news that Team India might decide not to play in it. But now it seems that the obstacles regarding this have been removed. Anyway, both the teams play only in big events like ICC tournaments or Asia Cup.

There were also reports that the BCCI has demanded that the Indian team should not be placed in the same group with Pakistan in the upcoming tournament. Now the news is that India and Pakistan may be placed in the same group in Asia Cup 2025.

Asia Cup 2025 Participating Teams

The Men Asia Cup 2025 will be the 17th edition of the tournament. It is expected to be held between September 5 and 21, although the schedule is yet to be finalised. It will be played in the T20 format and according to reports, all the matches will take place in the United Arab Emirates. A total of 8 teams will participate in it.

1. India
2. Afghanistan
3. Bangladesh
4. Pakistan
5. Sri Lanka
6. UAE
7. Oman
8. Hong Kong

Asia Cup 2025 Format

8 teams will be divided into groups of 4 each. According to the report, India and Pakistan will be in the same group, if this happens then a match will be confirmed between the two. The top 2 teams of each group will qualify for the Super 4 stage and the remaining 2 teams will be eliminated. The final match will be played between the top 2 teams of Super 4.

Top 5 Indian players who came on the field despite injury

Cricket is not just a game, but a story of passion and enthusiasm. There have been many players of Team India who have shown unmatched fighting spirit for the country by coming on the field despite broken jaws, fractures and serious back injuries. In this report, we are telling about those 5 Indian cricketers, who gave priority to the needs of the team instead of their body and recorded their name in history as an example of courage.

1. Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble's match with a broken jaw against West Indies in 2002 is etched in every fan's memory. After a Merv Dillon bouncer hit him on the face, Kumble was diagnosed with a jaw fracture and was advised to return home for surgery. However, defying medical advice and shocking everyone, Kumble went out to bowl with his jaw heavily bandaged. He bowled 14 consecutive overs and eventually dismissed the great Brian Lara. He displayed indomitable courage and a never-say-die attitude that epitomises the spirit of Indian cricket.

2. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant's stellar performance in the ongoing Test series against England has won the hearts of the entire nation. After suffering a toe fracture off a Chris Woakes delivery on the first day of the fourth Test, Pant was carried off the field in pain. He came out to bat on the second day. He was limping but was determined. He scored an aggressive half-century, which earned a standing ovation from the audience and praise from cricket legends across the world. His composure after recovering from a life-threatening car accident in late 2022 reflects his exceptional mental toughness.

3. Shikhar Dhawan

During the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant innings of 117 runs against Australia, although he suffered a hairline fracture in his thumb after being hit by a Pat Cummins bouncer early in the innings. Nevertheless, Dhawan continued to bat and scored a match-winning century to lay the foundation for India's victory. Although the injury ruled him out of the rest of the tournament, his determination to play for his team despite the pain in such a crucial match is a testament to his fighting spirit.

4. Kapil Dev

In the 1981 Test match against Australia at Melbourne, legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev delivered one of his most memorable performances despite a hamstring injury. India were in a weak position and Kapil Dev bowled very little in Australia's first innings due to the injury. However, with the series at stake, he bandaged his thigh and bowled brilliantly on the final day. Despite his physical discomfort, Kapil Dev bowled brilliantly and took 5 wickets for just 28 runs, including the crucial wicket of Allan Border.

5. Hanuma Vihari

In the thrilling Sydney Test of 2021 against Australia, Hanuma Vihari, along with Ravichandran Ashwin, miraculously pulled off a draw despite injuries and a strong Australian attack. Vihari suffered a serious hamstring injury while taking a quick single in the fourth innings, which reduced his pace considerably. Despite finding runs hard to come by, he continued to bat bravely, absorbing the pressure and tormenting the Australian bowlers for over three hours, playing a key role in saving the Test match for India.

Qatar will also stake claim to host Olympics-2036

Qatar will now also bid to host the Olympics-2036. Qatar has announced this. Qatar hosted the Men's Football World Cup in 2022 and the World Athletics Championship in 2019 and will also host the Asian Games in 2030.

The Qatar Olympic Committee said on Tuesday that it is in constant dialogue with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Qatar Olympic Committee President Sheikh Juan bin Hamad Al Thani said that we already have 95% of the sports infrastructure ready to host the Olympics and we have a national plan to ensure 100% facilities.

India had also presented its claim before the IOC

India has proposed Ahmedabad's name to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Earlier this month, at a meeting held in Lausanne, Switzerland on July 1, the Indian delegation, including the Union Sports Ministry, the Gujarat government and IOA president PT Usha, presented their case to the IOC.

On October 1 last year, the Indian government sent a letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressing its desire to host the Games. Why was Ahmedabad chosen? This is the first time India has officially announced the name of a city for the Olympics. The Indian Olympic Committee said that hosting the Olympics in Ahmedabad will give 60 crore young Indians a chance to watch the Olympics in the country for the first time. Along with this, India will give the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and make the Olympics a family experience for people around the world.

Who is the contender to host Olympics-2036?

1. Qatar
2. India
3. Turkey
4. Indonesia
5. Saudi Arabia
6. Chile

India tour of England 2026 schedule: matches, dates, venues and fixtures

A five-match Test series is being played between India and England. India's tour of England is not going to stop here. Team India will come to England again next year to face the British. A series of five T20 and three ODI matches will be played between India and England in July 2026 next year. This information has been given by the England Cricket Board today on Thursday, 24 July.

T20 and ODI series between India and England

The Indian cricket team's tour of England will not end this year. Team India has to return once again in July next year. The T20 series will be played between India and England from July 1 to July 11. Five matches will be played in this series. Immediately after this, three ODI matches will also be played between July 14 and July 19. Let us know the complete schedule of India's tour of England next year.

T20 series between India and England

• First match- 1 July; Bank Home Riverside, Durham
• Second match- 4 July; Old Trafford, Manchester
• Third match- 7 July; Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Fourth match- 9 July; Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
• Fifth match- 11 July; Utilita Bowl, Southampton

ODI series between india and england

• 1st match - 14 July; Edgbaston, Birmingham
• 2nd match - 16 July; Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• 3rd match - 19 July; Lord's, London

Test series between India and England

A five-match Test series is being played between India and England. Today, on July 24, Team India is playing the fourth Test in Manchester. So far India is trailing 2-1 in this series. India's tour in 2025 started on June 20 this year. The last Test match between these two teams will be played from July 31 to August 4.

Asia Cup 2025 Update : Will there be a match between India and Pakistan?

 A big update is coming out regarding Asia Cup 2025. Recently, the ACC meeting was held and the organization of Asia Cup was discussed in it. Meanwhile, the possible date of the tournament has been revealed. Information about the teams playing in the Asia Cup has also come to light. Teams of India and Pakistan can be seen clashing with each other.

Big update regarding Asia Cup 2025

According to a report by Times of India, Asia Cup 2025 can start from September 8 and the competition can go on till September 28. It has also been revealed that India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, UAE, Oman and Hong Kong will be seen participating in it. Earlier the Asia Cup was going to be held in India, but now it is being told that this tournament will be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This change has surprised everyone.

Will there be a match between India and Pakistan?

Tensions between India and Pakistan have increased in recent times. Every time the Asia Cup takes place, everyone's eyes are on the India vs Pakistan match. Recently, in the WCL, champion India refused to play against champion Pakistan. Due to this the match was canceled. For this reason, questions are also being raised on the match between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025. Fans have different opinions on social media regarding this match. Some people want India not to play against Pakistan under any circumstances, while some want this match to take place. It remains to be seen what will be the final decision of the BCCI.

When was the last match between India and Pakistan held?

The last match between India and Pakistan on the cricket field was seen in the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan batted first and scored 241 runs. In response, India achieved the target of 242 runs by losing 4 wickets.

Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda Instagram followers after Saiyaara success

 If any film is ruling the theatres and box office at this time, then it is 'Saiyaara'. This film directed by Mohit Suri has won the hearts of the audience and everyone is praising it. In their very first film, Ahan Pandey and Anit Padda have impressed the fans with their excellent acting. Now Ahan and Aneet have also benefited from the success of 'Saiyaara' personally. Their social media handle Instagram has seen an increase of millions of followers within 4 days. Let's know about it in detail.

Anit Padda and Ahaan Pandey Instagram Followers

If we look at the numbers on Ahaan Pandey and Anit Padda's Instagram handles a day after the release of Saiyyara, Ahaan is the first to be mentioned. On July 19, his official Instagram account had around 624K followers, which has now increased to 1.2 million on July 22. In this way, the number of Ahaan's Insta followers has almost doubled within 4 days.

Ahaan Pandey Instagram Followers

Apart from this, if we look at Aneet Padda's Instagram followers, then based on the same time frame, till last Saturday, the number of Aneet followers on Insta was 408K, which has currently reached 1.1 million. From this you can guess that the pair of Ahan Pandey and Aneet padda has really won the hearts of the people. Anit and Ahan have definitely benefited a lot from the success of Saiyyara. The way these two have played the characters of Vaani Batra and Chris Kapoor in the film is really commendable. It is believed that Anit and Ahan will achieve more success in the industry in the future.

Anit Padda Instagram Followers

Saiyaara box office

Within 4 days of its release, 'Saiyaara' has created history by crossing the 100 crore mark at the domestic box office. So far, this film has earned more than 105 crores, which is a big record for a newcomer. With this, 'Saiyaara' has made its place in the list of the most successful films of this year.

Australian players to score a half-century on T20I debut

The Australian T20I cricket team has always been a bastion of talent, and star players have consistently shone in the shortest format of the game. From the explosive Aaron Finch to the all-round brilliance of Shane Watson and the innovative genius of Glenn Maxwell, Australian batsmen have consistently put up exciting performances. Many of these players have made an instant impact and made a blazing debut on the T20I stage.

1. Ricky Ponting

In a T20 International against rivals New Zealand in Auckland, Ricky Ponting showcased his excellence and adaptability by scoring an unbeaten 98 off just 55 balls. It was a classic example of T20 batting even before the match began. Ponting hit 8 fours and 5 sixes, played brilliantly even on bad balls and was a master at finding the gaps. This amazing performance not only ensured a big win for Australia but also set a very high standard for a debut in T20 International cricket.

2. David Warner

It was against the South African team. David Warner created a stir by playing a brilliant innings of 89 runs in just 43 balls. This innings was a unique example of the tremendous batting that soon became Warner's identity. While opening the batting, he smashed 7 fours and 6 sixes, destroying the South African bowlers. His fearless style and incredible run rate surprised everyone.

3. Michelle Owen

Mitchell Owen has shown glimpses of his talent in the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2025. The batting all-rounder scored a brilliant half-century in his debut match against the West Indies to help his team win the match. Owen, who came in to bat at number six while chasing a target of 190, scored 50 runs in just 27 balls, which included six sixes and not a single four. His explosive innings was a complete entertainer for the spectators in Kingston.